10-17-2002 Regular Meeing and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Preliminary Plat San Jacinto Estates Page 2 of 3 Transportation/Interior Circulation — The proposed project is situated approximately 1500' south of Spencer I-Eghway. The main access to the proposed subdivision is along Oakhaven Road at Scotch, Moss Lane. Spencer Highway, a major thoroughfare with 100' of ROW, should easily accommodate the traffic generated by this development. The proposed subdivision will have one internal cul-de-sac street. The street right-of-way (ROW) will be 50'. Sidewalks — To. ensure safe pedestrian mobility, the developer needs to construct sidewalks along both sides of the public street within the subdivision and along both Scotch Moss Lane and Oakhaven Road ROWs. Currently, sidewalks exist on both sides and stop at this property. Parks and Recreation — Section 12.0 of the City's Development Ordinance requires the developer to provide on -site open space and recreational space at one acre per 160 proposed dwelling units. If necessary, fees in lieu of parkland, at $175 per dwelling unit, may be paid to the City.. This subdivision is proposed with 16 lots. The formula generates an area smaller than one acre. As a result, it is impractical for public park purposes. Utilities — Area water'and sewer facilities can sufficiently provide service to this proposed development. The developer is responsible for providing all necessary public infrastructure (structures or improvements) to accommodate the subdivision's water and. sanitary sewer needs. The design and construction of all water and sewer systems shall be in conformance with the City's Development Ordinance. Drainage The drainage from the Brookglen Subdivision discharges into Willow Spring Gully, which is a tributary of Armand Bayou. Both systems are subject to severe flooding. As . a result, the runoff' from all new developments within this watershed must be discharged without increasing . the existing water surface elevation. The proposed development is designed so that all storm drainage flows directly into an on -site detention (Reserve `A'). The pond's size and capacity are reviewed to ensure that it can adequately serve the proposed development without burdening the existing system. The developer shall provide all the necessary easements required for maintenance -and proper drainage including storm water inlets.